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Analysis: The potential global impact of California’s new corporate climate disclosure laws

By Lily Hsueh, The Conversation

The legislation is a major leap from current federal and state reporting requirements, which require reporting of only certain emissions from companies’ direct operations.

PHOTOS: Rare ‘ring of fire’ eclipse moves across the Americas, stretching from Oregon to Brazil

By Claire Rush, Associated Press/Report for America, Katie Oyan, Associated Press

Cheers erupted among crowds in Oregon and New Mexico on Saturday as an annular solar eclipse that had millions across the Americas waiting with anticipation began putting on a spectacular show.

What causes earthquakes, and why they’re more common in some regions

By Jaime Toro, The Conversation

A deadly earthquake in Afghanistan, following one in Morocco, highlights the risks in the region.

U.S. oil production hits all-time high, conflicting with efforts to curb climate change

By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

United States domestic oil production has hit an all-time high last week, contrasting with efforts to slice heat-trapping carbon emissions by the Biden administration and world leaders.

WATCH: NASA launches mission to study metal-rich asteroid Psyche

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

SpaceX launched the Psyche spacecraft on Friday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft is named for the metal-rich asteroid it's chasing, which scientists believe is the battered remains of an early planet's iron core.

WATCH: ‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse on Saturday visible to millions across the Americas

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

As the moon lines up precisely between Earth and the sun on Saturday, it will blot out all but the sun's outer rim. A bright, blazing border will appear around the moon for as much as five minutes along a…

Hurricane Lidia dissipates after killing 1 person, injuring 2 near Mexico’s Puerto Vallarta resort

By Associated Press

The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Wednesday day that Lidia's winds were down to 35 mph as it dissipated about 145 miles north-northeast of the city of Guadalajara, Mexico's second-largest.

WATCH: NASA scientists unveil first near-Earth asteroid sample returned to U.S.

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

NASA is showing off its first asteroid samples delivered last month by a spacecraft. Scientists and space agency leaders took part in Wednesday's big reveal at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Exxon Mobil to buy Pioneer Natural for $59.5 billion, doubling down on fossil fuels as energy prices surge

By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press

Including debt, Exxon is committing about $64.5 billion to the acquisition announced Wednesday, leaving no doubt of the Texas energy company's commitment to fossil fuels as energy prices surge.